5 Tips to Defend Against Viruses and Worms

Posted by Kuldeep Khatri on 3/15/2012

'Virus' and 'Worms' are the terms that often scare us if we come to know that they have been present in our files. Well, In simple they are dangerous programs that may badly affect our system and may sometime result to data loss. Well, if you are a person using Computer, then it's obvious that you would like to keep your Computer Safe from these Viruses and Worms. So, I would be sharing some simple tips that you can use to Defend Against Viruses and Worms and assure safety for our data.

(1) Use Anti-virus

the strongest point I recommend you to defend your data against viruses is to Install a Good anti-virus. I strongly recommend you to purchase because if you feel too choosy in spending few bucks, then you will feel helpless at the time of your data loss or your files get infected and you would have no other option then formatting your PC. There are several good anti-virus that protect us from worms, Viruses,trojans, etc. like Kaspersky Anti-virus,Avast,etc.

(2) ISP

A trusted Internet Service Provider (ISP) is an important part of securing your Important PC data from trojans, viruses, and unauthorized access. Use a trusted ISP that assures you maximum security and trust.

(3) OS updates

Keeping OS updates is also a major technique to protect your PC against Viruses as it helps to keep your Computer Up-to-date and notifies you whenever it finds any suspicious activity in your Computer. Your can enable it by Going to Control Panel and then anbling the automatic updates.

(4) Use only Trusted Softwares

If you are going to install any new software by downloading it from the Internet, then you need to be aware about the developer of the software and from which source you are downloading the software so as to make sure that the Software is trusted. You should use only trusted softwares as often softwares contains Viruses,trojans,etc. which can damage our PC and result to data loss.

(5) Be aware of Phishing Websites and mails

Most people are making people fools and using phishing websites. Do not get into SCAM emails like "You are only one click away from being a Millionaire" or such mails that appear to be fake, most of them are trying to capture your confident login credentials like your Password.

So, be ware of these all things and defend yourself against viruses!!!

Stay Safe!!